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Originally posted by cdsracer
I use Rotella T full synthetic 5w40 in my engine and Bel Ray 80w gear saver in the tranny. The oil consistently drains cleaner and the tranny shifts the smoothest with these oils. I have tried others and noticed significant differences...these are my preferences.
Mobil 1 and other automotive oils contain molybdenum additives which are harmful to your clutch, but the effects take quite some time to become noticeable. Also, Mobil 1 and other "synthetics" that you find in the stores are not synthetic at all, they are Type III conventional oils..."synthetic" has been deemed a marketing term and has nothing to do with the derivation of the oil. If you don't believe me, research the lawsuit that Mobil 1 lost against Castrol. Mobil 1 is probably the best non-synthetic oil that you can buy. It contains less VII's (viscosity index improvers) than lesser oils. Therefore, it resists viscosity breakdown much longer. Cheap oils turn into WD-40 after a couple of hours. However, if you are looking for good synthetic oil, go with Amsoil, Motul, Mobil 1 Delvac 1, Rotella T, Redline etc...
The Delvac 1 and the Rotella T are meant for diesel engine use (also safe for gasoline use as indicated on the container) and are meant to be run in engines for in excess of a quarter of a million miles. They are highly resistant to breakdown and from my experience, they work quite well.
Most of these are quite expensive, but I found that Wal-Mart has Rotella T synthetic for $12.96 a gallon...great deal.
I know that many of you are Mobil 1 fans, I used to be, but I did some research and found that Mobil 1 is good, but its not the best bang for your buck. (You're not getting what you pay for.)
I use Rotella T full synthetic 5w40 in my engine and Bel Ray 80w gear saver in the tranny. The oil consistently drains cleaner and the tranny shifts the smoothest with these oils. I have tried others and noticed significant differences...these are my preferences.
Mobil 1 and other automotive oils contain molybdenum additives which are harmful to your clutch, but the effects take quite some time to become noticeable. Also, Mobil 1 and other "synthetics" that you find in the stores are not synthetic at all, they are Type III conventional oils..."synthetic" has been deemed a marketing term and has nothing to do with the derivation of the oil. If you don't believe me, research the lawsuit that Mobil 1 lost against Castrol. Mobil 1 is probably the best non-synthetic oil that you can buy. It contains less VII's (viscosity index improvers) than lesser oils. Therefore, it resists viscosity breakdown much longer. Cheap oils turn into WD-40 after a couple of hours. However, if you are looking for good synthetic oil, go with Amsoil, Motul, Mobil 1 Delvac 1, Rotella T, Redline etc...
The Delvac 1 and the Rotella T are meant for diesel engine use (also safe for gasoline use as indicated on the container) and are meant to be run in engines for in excess of a quarter of a million miles. They are highly resistant to breakdown and from my experience, they work quite well.
Most of these are quite expensive, but I found that Wal-Mart has Rotella T synthetic for $12.96 a gallon...great deal.
I know that many of you are Mobil 1 fans, I used to be, but I did some research and found that Mobil 1 is good, but its not the best bang for your buck. (You're not getting what you pay for.)
I'm curious of your opinion on the Mobil 1 for motorcycles. At twice the cost of the mobil auto oils I'm thinking it's a much different animal. I realize your a fan of other oils but I really like the idea of being able to go to my local autozone and get oil whenever I need it.
I was reading through my friends YFZ owners manual last night. It specifically warned against using oils meant for diesel engines. I'm not sure why but thought it might have some bearing on what we use in our bikes.